Motorweek Video of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

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[@johnz4860]

Mine is a July 2006 one with the 140 bhp 236 ft lb TDI engine with the 6 speed manual gearbox. It has done 322,000 km and has never given me a single mechanical problem. It is a smooth rider and is mechanically tough as old boots. I do not envisage buying another car in many, many years. By the way, I love all its physical buttons, and yes, I use the CD player every single day.

[@fernandorocha901]

I love this VW Passat, wagon is my favorite

[@beratuka4470]

I own one it's sick car The best family car

[@tientrinh943]

Nice

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

@@tientrinh943 Nice and beautiful this VW Passat 2006, specially the wagon

[@EdibleActivated]

Is It Just Me Or Does This Year Model Look Better Than The Current? I Mean Everything From The Projector Headlamps, LED Rear Turn Signals. The New Model Has Halogen Lights. That's Just A Small Thing. The Interior On The 07 Model Is Very Classy. I'd Prefer The 06 Model Over The 12' Anyday

[@rke4377rke]

I prefer the b5.5 honestly

[@Mac10Daddy]

@@rke4377rke same. Although I’m a little biased because I have one. But I think the lines and the size of the b5.5 are perfect

[@CarringtonHollister]

@@rke4377rke I got the B5.5 (February 2002 production)

[@mazinais31]

many people complain about too much hard plastics inside, not me - hard or not they have a high quality finish that looks very good and as far as i can tell - much less dust gets stuck in them... if you get the sportseats try to get ones with the alcantara middle or cloth instead of full leather - they are supportive but just a little bit too slippery in corners to give you full comfort, but as all VW - they seem to fit everyone and keep your spine feeling great in long journeys

[@mazinais31]

steering is quite sharp and nicely weighted, maybe a littlebit numb in the middle but you feel the road very good in corners, electrical power steering works only when you actually use it and gives a natural feel and there's no hydraulic pump under the bonnet, the engine is still somwhere in front of the wheels but is mounted sideways so it does not have that really heavy nose the previous model had - instead it feels light and zippy and puts a smile on your face, not a bmw - but very good

[@mazinais31]

in terms of practicality it's miles ahead tho - it's the small things that make the car special - it has big pockets for stuff everywhere, double sunvisors that cover both front and sides, huge boot that opens by pressing a button, even a place for a umbrella in each front door, mine has a few minor interior rattles but again it has something to do with the fact the car is already 4.5 years old,

[@leodevil240mph]

I loved the way he drove between the cones from 2:08.. i have a 2008 passat 2.0 TDI highline in black and it just looks gorgeous. I guess this is the best looking car available in the market. The new one is ugly though.

[@DriverTheIntern]

I have a 2009 Passat

[@dudndadn12212]

This was VWs peak design

[@yagmurozdemir33]

2021 i got 2006 2.0 tdi dsg, still very well and looks much better than new ones

[@CarringtonHollister]

My favorite bodystyle Passat

[@N.AssieVr6]

Mine is a July 2007 1.6 FSI engine but i change the engine with a VR6 (Passat R36 engine) its a very impressive looking car and its better than the new generation of Passat

[@Xbox360Player350]

Still looks newer than the current generation sadly

[@v.miguelsilva9227]

Xbox360Player350 ... you are absolutley right

[@ferguson20diesel49]

Ew new one is so basic looking. Like completely forgot about cool round lights

[@briansmith2163]

Agreed

[@mazinais31]

ask anything :) has a couple of small flaws but the whole package definitely makes up for it, been using one for 2 years now and still excited about the car

[@carldeithloff9412]

I think this was a Peter Shreyer design who is with KIA and Hyundai. His pen seems to yield a timeless design.

[@dorianpalinic5703]

It was slovenians robert lesniks design actually

[@Derrmo]

2018 I JUST BOUGHT ONE, A 2007 B6 MODEL WOOHOOOO

[@alamsyyd635]

hows it holding up? is it worth it?

[@Derrmo]

@@alamsyyd635 perfect, 226000km now. Had 208000km when I bought it for €2000. Worth every cent. Only problem was a spring broke on the front.

[@SpiritJellyfish1]

I have one. They suck

[@ismailuzay4252]

@@Derrmo 2000€ omg so cheaaaap

[@connoroflynn1750]

@@Derrmo Picked up 2006 b6 for €850, 1.9 TDI manual. Runs like a dream, great car.

[@matthermsdorf5849]

Just got a used 3.6 Passat. Lovit!!!

[@alamsyyd635]

hows it holding up?

[@cristianmihail617]

I didn’t know rockets were street legal

[@mazinais31]

friggin brilliant review!

[@nickcook8463]

I own the 3.6 i love it

[@fernandorocha8459]

I love VW Passat, wagon is my favorite

[@touch-power]

I Love this Passat. I have 2.0 T Atomatic)

[@MonahengMosakeng]

I can need let go of this car...I am keeping mine for life!

[@TheIndoGod]

3.6 Passat Is Way Faster In The 1/4 I Have One Almost Identical To The One In The Video Except It’s Tan & Black Interior. I’ve Been 13.6 & That Was At 260,000 Miles

[@kippaseo8027]

My husband bought when brand new back in 2007 and it was an absolute nightmare. Literally it spent more time in the dealership getting repaired under warranty then it did in our driveway. Half the time they either couldn't figure out which electrical Gremlin was failing and the guessing game they kept playing required ordering parts that took weeks and months rather than days to arrive. It was so bad and so common that VW was finally forced to buy the car back under the Lemon Law. After owning the car for 14 months it literally had 4,600 miles on it. He probably put 15 times that amount on all the rental cars he was stuck driving?

[@mazinais31]

also if you geta new one - the 2009 facelift changes a couple of very small things in interior... like a new instrument panel from the cc and some small accents and i hear the interior quality is up also ... anyways take a test drive :) and check out "Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI Highline DSG in HD" from Erikpassat's channel - must be the best passat video on youtube ;)

[@theboogeyman5736]

Would this be a good first car?

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

2006-2008 2.0T have the FSI motor and are notoriously unreliable. Get an 09-10 TFSI 2.0T and you should be good. Be wary of high maintenance costs but it's safe and if you go for a 4-motion V6 they are great in the snow!

[@peloconchasabe1217]

What is the reason you say the FSI motor are notoriously unreliable? Do you have any info? Im going to buy one of these but that is a thing to worry about.

[@peloconchasabe1217]

The one I am looking forward has 50000 miles/80000 kilometers

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

The TSI uses a timing chain instead of the belt on the FSI, which can break causing serious damage. Although, I haven't heard of many cases of this happening...it's something that needs to be changed around 75-100K miles, depending on where you live, how you drive, how brave you are, etc. If the cam follower hasn't been replaced on the FSI engine, chances are the cam/cam follower/high pressure fuel pump will go bad, The valve cover gaskets are known to leak oil and need to be replaced more often than usual. Other minor differences...the TSI has lower compression pistons (and possibly stronger internals), and the fuel system is more robust than the FSI.I also speak from experience. My 08 had the valve cover gaskets replaced twice from the VW dealer. 68k and 91k miles.

[@TheVoiceOfReason]

A cam belt failure due to IMPROPER MAINTENANCE does not give you the right to call it unreliable. If you don't replace a cam belt in any car, the engine WILL fail. Timing chains are better, but alas, they don't make the manufacturers as much money in maintenance costs.

[@3.14name]

Good cars

[@MandusahRamirez]

Funny how Passat was a class leader for others to follow now it’s following behind the others🤦🏽‍♂️

[@DriverTheIntern]

Mine is a 2009 2.0T

[@ozqarynitza]

yo tengo uno y es una belleza

[@artur1795]

muito bonito

[@fernandorocha8459]

Lindo esse Passat

[@mazinais31]

where did my comment disappear? :) anyway - roll on fresh rubber to avoid tire/road noise, best to avoid early 2005/06 models ... they tend to have some electrical problems, seen a "steering lock error" on dash, also deler fixed a electric wiring problem for 1 injector.... they should have made the interior fit n finish quality just a little bit better to make it a perfect car, servicing costs are german but if you take care of your car - nothnig to worry about, seems to be very reliable

[@animouierie]

don't worry i see your comments right now from the future in 2019

[@AntJoseph_]

@@animouieriesame lol

[@nickcook8463]

Best looking gen passat anything under or before b6 is ugly i own a 06 3.6 fwd and bitch is a beast

[@cnar5713]

B6 farkı

[@davidlarge4732]

Do not forget the brake on the dash ,when it stays on when you need to move at the lights its heart attack time,why no hand brake,some guy on computer has decided to change it why,why,why, dave in ireland

[@tientrinh943]

How do you like Ireland? How’s the weather there?

[@duosbaby9]

I am looking at purchasing an 06 passat and I dont know much about cars. I need a safe car that I wont need to spend alot of money on for repairs and maintanance. I need opinions on wither this is a good or bad decision.. Like I said, I dont know much about cars.

[@dmoor10]

If cheap repairs are your main concern, don't get a Passat of this generation. If a great ride good power and a classy appearance is, then buy it. I love mine. It's a 07 with 180k miles and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it cross country right now. That being said when something does break it ain't cheap but of course I only service mine at the dealer.

[@theNickolasDean]

duosbaby9 I agree with dmoor10 I have an 08 Passat 160k miles I've had to put a lot of money into it for repairs and maintenance but I wouldn't hesitate to drive it across country right now either it's an amazing German sedan amazing power and handling is unmatched but the 2.0t in my car is very expensive to deal with keep that in mind the car also has some weird electrical problems

[@Jorkki_]

duosbaby9 ..Buy a diesel😎..i have an 05 and just did egr/dpf delete and remap. It's now sitting at 185-190hp and 400nm.

[@porsche180]

The new one is cuter then the 2008 and the CC is way better looking than it

[@Spheredalai]

not sure if this is after or before dieselgate

[@SSW1FTT]

Some cars were affected. I’ve seen and heard of some B6 Jettas and I’m not sure about the B6 Passat but only their diesel counterparts were affected

[@Walter-hg2nr]

Have one !!! What can I say Car handles good on the road but but so many electrical problems.

[@iwarx1]

I own one. that is the reason why this car is so great and safe but boring, even on snow it is not possible to drift even a bit xD

[@fartman10284]

@AStateOfTranceMusic : no

[@motoka1901]

nos eua vo te um desess kk

[@archiehamilton4824]

League humor impact similar strike letter few introduce.

[@danbruno5945]

Passat B5.5 is the best Passat💯 B6 rusty wheel arches and injector problem

[@dorianpalinic5703]

well the b5.5 is a facelift of the b5, so its obvious that its gonna be reliable. This is the b6 model which was pre-facilfted in this test, so problems are likely, especially cause it was new tech and design at that tame. the b6 got facelifted in 2009, and also as the b7 model, so it was more reliable then

[@rosendodominguez6730]

TO SLOW .